Nakshatra Padas
in Ravana Samhita
Rushikesh Deshpande is an Electrical
Engineer by profession and works with
Research and Development Cell in a
leading MNC in Mumbai. His interests are
Kalachakra Astrology, Indian Tantric
system, and Ancient Indian Astrology. He is
currently in Manchester doing his post-
graduate studies. He is a team member &
volunteer of Saptarishis Astrology.
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-Rohini Nakshatra
By
Rushikesh Deshpande, U.K.
Copy Editors:
Babban Singh & Juliana Swanson
P lanets give different phalas (results)
in each of the 27 nakshatras (lunar
mansions). This phala relates to the
quarter (charana) of a nakshatra in which a
planet is placed and the dristhi (aspect) of
other planets that it receives. The beauty
of Ravana Samhita is that a planet in one
pada might give problematical results,
whereas in the next pada of the same
nakshatra it can give fortunate results. This
difference is subtly highlighted. Here
follows the fourth in this series of
translations of Ravana Samhita, relating to
the fourth asterism Rohini, which stretches
from 40 to 53 degrees/20 minutes of the
natural zodiac.
Rohini Nakshatra
The Sun in Rohini
v If the Sun is in Rohini and receives an
aspect of the Moon, the native may
earn a living in a profession that serves
or addresses the needs of women. The
native may also earn money through
transportation or maritime industries.
v Mars’ aspect reveals one with a
military background or expertise. This
 placement reflects wealth and social status.
v Mercury’s aspect confers prosperity that is gained through the pursuit of the fine arts.
v Jupiter’s aspect ensures a leadership position in society; the benefit of a political alliance;
and, a well‐respected reputation.
v The aspect of Venus promises an elegant, attractive, sweet‐speaking (madhurbhashi), and
bright native with beautiful eyes, who has an equal number of friends and opponents.
v Saturn’s aspect reveals one with a lean physique. He is poor, struggles for material
survival, and feels malevolence toward his wife.

Sun in Rohini

First Pada
v When the Sun is placed in the first pada, the native will be stylish and well‐groomed. He
will earn a living through raising and selling livestock (elephants, horses, sheep, nanny‐
goats, and so forth). He will be service‐oriented by nature. He may suffer from sexually‐
related or transmitted diseases.

Publisher’s Note: We have in our possession only two charts of individuals with sexually
transmitted diseases, and these include the Sun in the sec0nd pada of Rohini, not in the first
pada as mentioned in the above verse. It has been difficult to check the reliability of this
verse without having access to a larger database.

Second Pada
v When the Sun is placed in the second quarter of Rohini, the native will be for the most
part content and powerful. He can earn a living through a business related to liquid
items, oil, and ghee (clarified butter). He may experience restlessness or nervous collapse
related to Pitta dosha imbalance, meningitis, or simple headaches. He will fear swimming
in deep or unfamiliar waters. If Mars is present in this nakshatra, the native may hold a
prominent position in law enforcement or the military (sena pramukh).

Third Pada
v When the Sun is placed in the third pada, the native is involved in philanthropic works,
from which he himself benefits. He may suffer from a severe case of hiccups (hichakiya
lagane ka rog). The female native may suffer from the irregular menses. The native
suffers from hydrophobia (jala‐ bhaya) and may be prone to drowning.

Fourth Pada
v If the Sun occupies the fourth pada, the native will be a government servant who will
frequently travel. He will be obedient to his wife, though he may treat women as inferior
to men.

Moon in Rohini
v If the Moon receives the Sun’s aspect, the native will earn a living through agriculture as
well as Tantra‐Mantra and other occult sciences.
v The native will be strongly attracted to the opposite sex, but will live in a decent manner
if the aspect of Mars is on the Moon. In such a situation, he is beloved by his family.
v Mercury’s dristhi indicates a scholarly native who is acquainted with many disciplines,
and who begins earning a suitable livelihood in midlife.

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v Jupiter’s aspect reflects one who is religious and obedient toward his parents (matru‐pitru
bhakta).
v The aspect of Venus confers the comfort of vehicles, nice homes, ornaments, domestic
animals, and so forth.
v Saturn’s aspect denies the native a suitably stable and nurturing early home life; there
will be no assistance or gain from the father.

First Pada
v When the Moon occupies the first pada of Rohini, the native will be cheerful, sweet
spoken, virtuous, and hardworking. He will earn a living in some enterprise related to the
food and dairy industries, specifically trading in milk, sugar (jaggery/gud), ghee, oils, and
so forth. The native will be affectionate toward his siblings. He may suffer from illnesses
related to the ears, nose, and teeth.

Second Pada
v The Moon’s position in the second pada of Rohini signifies one whose education may be
interrupted, but who may have an interest or talent in the fine arts. The native will
change residence frequently due to difficult circumstances. A female nativity with this
placement may engage in unethical or immoral acts that create substantial losses in life.

Third Pada
v The Moon in the third pada of Rohini reveals one with a happy life, who earns his
livelihood from a business related to females. He may also earn a sufficient living
through some business related to liquids. Such a native may be blessed with an
exceptional personality. He will be reliable and have a strong memory. He could suffer
from diseases of the throat and eyes.

Fourth Pada
v The Moon’s placement in the fourth pada of Rohini reveals one who could earn a living in
the gem or jewellery business; through services related to travel and places of pilgrimage;
or in a pharmaceutical, health, grocery, and dairy business. Females with this placement
will have a large number of fine clothes and jewellery, and may possibly employ servants
and own luxury vehicles. The female native may also suffer from menstrual disorders,
pain in the limbs, and headaches (shiroshul).

Publisher’s Note: We have in our possession the chart of a female native born January 3,
1977, time 0:30:00, in Sholapur, India (75 E 55' 00", 17 N 41' 00"). The Moon is in Rohini in
the third pada, not in the fourth pada as the text says above. Until May 2007, she worked
for one of the biggest diamond houses in Mumbai, but has now left her job and is
unemployed.

Mars in Rohini
v The Sun’s aspect on Mars reveals a native who resides in forests or hilly areas. He will
not be able to support his wife and family or make them happy.
v The Moon’s aspect indicates a native who will scorn his mother and will associate with
low‐class females.
v Mercury’s aspect makes one scholarly and religious. He may have a spectacular
personality but will be ill‐tempered by nature.

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v Jupiter’s aspect suggests one who lives with his close relatives and financially supports
them.
v With Venus’ aspect, the native receives a political post and becomes famous.
v Saturn’s aspect indicates a scholarly and pure‐hearted native involved in public service.

First Pada
v When Mars is placed in the first pada of Rohini, the native is fond of musical instruments.
He may be prone to glandular disease.

Second Pada
v Mars occupying the second pada and conjoining the Sun indicates one who becomes a
soldier. At certain times, he may make bad decisions (the word is durbudhi, akin to the
results of a Rahu‐Mercury conjunction). He may suffer from nose and ear diseases.

Third Pada
v Mars placed in the third pada indicates a native who is of a serene nature. He will be
praised and admired by gentlemen and scholars. He may face the agony of his progeny’s
death, as well as enormous troubles through his wife. He may suffer connective tissue
diseases or ailments of the throat or neck.

Publisher’s Note:
Chart: Loni Anderson

This is the chart of American actress Loni Anderson, having Mars in the second pada of
Rohini. She was married to actor Burt Reynolds. After six years of marriage, they entered
a bitter divorce battle in January 1994. Anderson claimed a dozen years of abuse at the
hands of Reynolds as his lover, and, later, his wife. Reynolds, in turn, flaunted his
extramarital affair and accused Anderson of being a terrible mother.

Fourth Pada
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v Mars in the fourth pada indicates an unstable though wealthy native who associates with
people of low social or moral character, and who spends money on liquor and beautiful
women. If the native works in government service, he will earn money through unethical
means. He may be a smuggler and will deal in drugs.

Publisher’s Note:

T he following chart is that of Louis Ferrante, former mafia insider and prison inmate,
whose birth data was presented to us by Ferrante himself. As a teenager, he was a
gang leader and later worked for the Gambino crime family. He eventually spent
eight and a half years in various maximum security prisons after refusing to cooperate in a
federal case against former Gambino associates. During his incarceration, he educated
himself and turned his life around, becoming a writer as well as an Orthodox Jew. His chart
shows us another way of looking at the above verse.

As per the text, Mars in the 4th pada of Rohini reveals a smuggler or one who gains income
through unethical means. However, here we have Mercury in the 3rd pada of Rohini but with
a direct aspect of Mars on Mercury and also on Mercury's sign Gemini. Incidentally, the
text at the beginning section for Mars in Rohini mentions, “Mercury’s aspect makes one
scholarly and religious. He may have a spectacular personality but will be ill‐tempered by
nature.” The native did become a scholar and studied comparative religions in prison, but he
was also a smuggler. One may read further on about the results of Mercury in the third
phala, which relates to Louis Ferrante’s biography and chart.

Mercury in Rohini
v If Mercury receives the Sun’s dristhi, the individual will be poor, and will have a
vulnerability about him, but will also enjoy helping others.
v When Mercury has an aspect of the Moon, the native will work hard and be wealthy. He
may receive income from the government.

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v Mars’ aspect signifies one who receives money from wealthy benefactors, though he will
have to face inauspicious phalas in the dasha and antardashas of Saturn.
v Jupiter’s dristhi indicates an affluent and scholarly native who becomes a civic leader.
v The aspect of Venus reveals one who is well‐dressed but has a tendency to show‐off. He
may seek undue attention from the opposite sex.
v Saturn’s aspect reflects an individual with psychological problems, who may face
humiliation at the hands of family as well as outsiders. Even his wife will disrespect him.

Publisher’s Note:
The third stanza above indicates that Mercury in Rohini aspected by Mars receives income
from wealthy benefactors, though he will also have to face difficult results in Saturn periods.
The following examples illustrate this principle:

Mark Erick Johnson:

T his American thief received a ten‐year prison sentence for burglary. Mercury and
Mars are both in Rohini, thereby forming sambhanda, a complete connection that
occurs via a conjunction, mutual exchange, or aspect. Per Ravana Samhita, the
native’s Saturn periods should be difficult. On February 16, 1991, he entered prison for 10
years while he was running Saturn/Saturn dasha.

Chart: American Actress Yasmine Bleeth

On 11/30/2001, in Detroit, this American actress pleaded guilty to a charge of cocaine

possession. A charge of driving while impaired followed in an incident on 9/12/2001 in
Romulus, MI. She was sentenced to two years probation and mandatory drug screenings.

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O ne may note what was written earlier in Louis Ferrante's case about drugs and
Rohini. Here again, Mercury is in Rohini and Mars aspects it, so during Saturn
periods one needs to be careful, as per Ravana Samhita. On September 12, 2001, when
the incident occurred, Bleeth was running the unpredictable Jupiter‐Venus dasha, and Venus
is closely conjoined Saturn. Venus being a benefic will absorb Saturn's malfeasance, and
Venus antardasha gave the results of Saturn. One must also note that Venus‐Saturn in
conjunction, especially in an enemy sign, can give scandals. In this case, the Venus‐Saturn
conjunction aspects the third house (transportation and driving). Mars (the highlighted
planet for this discussion), as per the above verse in Ravana Samhita, is in the fourth house of
vehicles, and she was caught driving a vehicle while impaired.

Carlota, Empress of Mexico

The daughter of King Leopold I, a member of Belgian royalty, married Archduke

Maximilian of Austria at age 17. Ambitious and restless, she was delighted when her
husband was offered the throne of Mexico on 5/28/1864. As the Empress of Mexico, she
worked enthusiastically on behalf of Mexican affairs in spite of various political and social
obstacles. Returning to Europe to seek aid, Carlotta had a total breakdown, going mad on
10/07/1866. Kept in seclusion, she never knew that Maximillian was executed in 1868. She
died on 1/19/1927 at 7:00 AM in the castle of Boechout at Neise, near Brussels.

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Note that both Mars and Mercury are in Rohini, thereby forming a relationship as per Ravana
Samhita. She became mad on October 7, 1866, when Mars/Moon dasha was operative; Mars
mahadasha wreaked havoc in her life. The text speaks about the aspect of Mars on Mercury;
here Saturn aspects the mahadasha lord Mars (conjunct Mercury) and the Moon, antardasha
lord.

First Pada
v Mercury placed in the first pada of Rohini indicates an intelligent and sweet‐spoken native
who earns through writing and philanthropic works. He will have a brilliant and modest
wife. He will become excited when speaking, which will create difficulties in his speech.
v
Publisher’s Note:
Chart: Raffaella Carrà, Italian singer, dancer, TV hostess, and actress

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Raffaella Carrà (also known as la Carrà or Raffaela ) is an Italian singer, dancer, TV hostess,
author, and actress, who has appeared in over 20 films. One can note as per Ravana Samhita
that her chart has Mercury in the first pada of Rohini conjunct Saturn, fifth lord of
authorship conjunct the tenth arudha pada of career.

Though we have over 126 authors in our database with Mercury in Rohini (all padas), here we
examine a controversial chart of a native who, when contacted, refuses to give her birth data
for personal reasons. This chart has therefore been debated quite frequently.

J.K.Rowling

C ertain British websites have quoted a birth time of 2 pm, which places Rohini
nakshatra in the eighth house with Rahu. The lord of Rohini is the Moon and thus,
Rohini is the favoured asterism of the Moon god Chandra. The Moon relates to
creativity, and Rahu signifies spirits and wizards and is conjunct the third lord of writing,
Jupiter, who is the naisargika lord of publishing. The author’s Harry Potter series relates
directly to occult eighth house themes. Rahu dasha ran from 1988 to 2006, during which time
Rowling became one of the wealthiest women in the world, due to her Rahu‐Rohini creative
surge. Though here, Mercury is not posited in Rohini, we still see the creative potential of
this nakshatra.

Second Pada
v When Mercury is in second pada of Rohini, the subject becomes well‐known for his
commentary of Vedic literature, but he may also play a prominent role in politics. He
faces disappointment from his siblings. He may suffer from diseases related to anal or
sexual organ weakness.

Third Pada
v Mercury placed in the third pada of Rohini reveals one whose nature is strong‐willed,
though mild‐mannered. He will be wealthy and immersed in seeking carnal and
materialistic pleasure. Thus, his behaviour may be seen as immoral or controversial.
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Fourth Pada
v When Mercury is situated in the fourth pada of Rohini, the native may receive some
benefit from distant relatives. He may also experience injury from enemies and miseries
from a sister. Saturn’s aspect indicates one who is diseased and ugly, with missing teeth;
he will lack mental peace and experience heartache.

Jupiter in Rohini
v When Jupiter is in Rohini receiving an aspect from the Sun, the native receives honours
in a high military post. He may suffer physical injury during military conflict.
v The Moon’s aspect signifies that he is fortunate and helpful toward others.
v Mars’ aspect indicates a native with vigorous and virtuous progeny and a beautiful wife.
v Mercury’s aspect indicates a wealthy individual who may have a political career. He will
have a charming personality and attractive appearance, and will be a patron of the arts
and education.
v Venus’ aspect reflects one who becomes wealthy in business and is directly involved in
charitable giving. Such a person will be deeply fortunate.
v Saturn’s aspect reveals a wealthy native who will be a minister, prominent political
leader, or the head of a prestigious public organization.

First Pada
v Jupiter placed in the first pada of Rohini indicates one who
takes an interest in philosophical and mythological
disciplines. He will be a seeker of truth and will keep good
company. With his natural leadership ability, he will be
popular among women and enjoy wealth and progeny. He
may suffer from blood or respiratory disorders.

Second Pada
v Jupiter in the third pada of Rohini indicates a religious and obedient son (to his father)
who gains respect on account of his faithfulness. Although he conducts himself morally,
he will have more than one wife. He will frequently suffer from the common cold and
illness of the throat.

Third Pada
v Jupiter is in third pada of Rohini indicates one who is cunning, unethical, and
materialistic. He may be shunned by his family or social group. He will brag about his
wealth and will do anything for money. He contracts contagious diseases and will not
live past 50‐55 years.

Fourth Pada
v Jupiter in the fourth pada of Rohini reveals one who travels to foreign lands and earns a
living there. He may face great difficulties until the age of 32. After 32 years of age, with
the help of a generous patron, he becomes wealthy and achieves all the pleasures of life.
However, he may face some mishap at the age of 40.

Venus in Rohini

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v If Venus receives an aspect of the Sun, the native may make a living in a business related
to selling or marketing women’s products. He will be satisfied with all the best amenities
of life, such as nice vehicles, servants, and overall wealth, but will nonetheless face
difficulties in his marital life.
v The Moon’s aspect on Venus indicates one who earns a living in the gem and jewellery
business. Although this native may be focused on material and carnal enjoyment, he will
also be seen as a saviour by his family.
v If Venus has an aspect of Mars, one earns a living from disreputable and unethical
means.
v Mercury’s dristhi ensures a handsome and gentle native, who will be successful and
legendary as a businessman.
v Jupiter’s aspect confers a good amount of material abundance, including expensive
vehicles. Such a native will have more than one wife. His children will be talented and
successful, and he himself will flourish in some kind of administrative position.
v If Venus receives an aspect from Saturn, the native may experience problems related to
those less fortunate, which could also cause his reputation to suffer.

First Pada
v With Venus placed in first pada of Rohini, one will be attractive and possess wealth and
material comforts, but his family life will be miserable until his 35th year. After divorcing
his wife, his life will become more settled. He may suffer from serious health problems.

Second Pada
v With Venus’ placement in the second pada of Rohini, one may become a playwright and
musician devoted to the fine arts. The native will enjoy a happy married life and will
have both a daughter and a son. However, he may suffer from an inflammatory illness in
his neck or limbs. Female natives may suffer pregnancy loss.

Third Pada
v Venus occupying the third pada reflects one who will be involved in seeking carnal and
materialistic pleasure. He will be troubled by women of ill‐character or be involved with
women who are beneath him in social stature. He may be implicated in deceitful
activities, thus suffering a tarnished reputation and financial loss. If such a person does
not maintain good conduct in the years leading up to age 30‐35, he may contract strange
diseases.
v Fourth Pada
Venus in the fourth pada of Rohini signifies one with a stout physique and curvature of
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the spine. He may also suffer from mumps or gandamala (Scrofula ), which manifests in
inflammation of the neck. He will marry an astonishingly beautiful woman, from whom
he will receive great wealth and good fortune. A female native will marry a well‐off and
accomplished husband.

Saturn in Rohini

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Scrofula is the term used for tuberculosis of the neck, or, more precisely, a cervical tuberculous
lymphadenopathy. Scrofula is usually a result of an infection in the lymph nodes

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v If Saturn in Rohini receives the aspect of the Sun, the native may be supported by the
wealth of another.
v When Saturn has the Moon’s aspect, the native will be healthy. In his profession, he may
work as a second‐in‐command to a high ranking official.
v With the aspect of Mars, the native may be amiable and loquacious.
v Mercury’s dristhi reveals an individual with a bad temper who surrounds himself with
similar types.
v Jupiter’s aspect ensures a kind‐hearted individual who is involved in health‐related
charities and general service. Such a subject will be hard working and may hold a high
executive office in an organization (ucha pada adhikari).
v The aspect of Venus indicates one who earns money through the trading of gold and
silver, such as in the jewellery industry.

Publisher’s Note:
Chart: Sanyasi Charmer

This chart belongs to gentleman who is a gold dealer and jeweller by profession. Two verses
from above are applicable a) Saturn in Rohini aspected by Mars indicates one who is
loquacious, and b) Saturn in Rohini aspected by Venus indicates one who earns money
through the trading of gold and silver, such as in the jewellery business. Venus does not
directly aspect Saturn, but there is sambhanda of Saturn and Venus by mutual exchange and
trinal aspect, as per Sage Parasara. Saturn’s aspect from Mars fits this native well, as he is
quite charming and appreciated by people from many different segments of society. For
example, he enjoys meeting and spending time with sanyasis from all over India. His appeal
is very attractive and charismatic to all sorts of people.

First Pada
v Saturn in the first pada of Rohini indicates one who may be religious, though also fond of
gambling. Such a native spends and loses a great deal of money in his youth, but becomes
more settled, peaceful, and less of a squanderer after the age of 45. He may suffer from
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 TB (tuberculosis) and may lose teeth prematurely if he does not have good dental
hygiene.

Second Pada
v Saturn in Rohini’s second pada indicates a scholarly native who is attractive and sweet‐
spoken. He may suffer from a throat or blood‐related disorder and may undergo stomach
surgery. He will be bald.

Third Pada
v Saturn in the third pada reveals one who has a scholarly disposition from an early age.
For his knowledge of classic languages and literature, he will earn wealth and status. He
may also become celebrated for his work in a research field. Such a native will be
intelligent and well‐spoken. He may suffer from dental disease or be prone to catarrhal
(inflammatory) conditions of the upper respiratory tract (pratishyaya imbalance).

Fourth Pada
v Saturn in the fourth pada reveals one who is a fashionable dresser. He earns a living in
the livestock business, though he may not be an expert at his field. Due to his superior
financial position, he enters into politics and reaches a position of power almost
immediately. He becomes a minister after the age of 50, but the second half of life
becomes miserable due to health problems. He may suffer from disorders of the eyes and
throat, or be afflicted with gastro‐intestinal disease.

Rahu in Rohini

First Pada
v Rahu's presence in the first pada of Rohini reveals a bold native. He will be slender, even
though he eats heartily. He will suffer from chronic indigestion and may have weak eyes, but
will live a long life. If the Ascendant is also in this pada, then Rahu protects him at each
step in life.

Publishers Comment: It is noteworthy that the Rahu in the Ascendant in the fourth pada of
Rohini is herein considered to be auspicious, as many astrologers have deemed Rahu in the
Ascendant to be an unfortunate placement.

Second Pada
v Rahu in the second pada of Rohini indicates a strong‐willed native who earns success and
fame in business. Such a native will be have a tolerant and confident nature. Due to his
heavy eating habits, he may suffer from gastro‐intestinal disorders. He may have weak
eyesight, as well.

Third Pada
v If Rahu occupies the third pada of Rohini, the native will have a poor intellect and be
dependent on others for his livelihood. He will live only until 65 years and may lose his
life due to an accident, blood disorder, or diabetes.

Fourth Pada

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v One with Rahu in the fourth quarter of Rohini may love literature and may be an author.
He could earn a living through any intellectual pursuit, but even without a great
education or intellect, he may become known as a scholar. He works very hard and
receives results late in life.

Translator Rushikesh Deshpande Comments: I have Rahu in the 4th pada of Rohini J in the
sixth house of disease and digestion (not exactly in the 2nd pada, as given in the text).
Nonetheless, I have a weak digestive system and used to suffer from indigestion very
frequently, as noted in the text above. I appreciate food a great deal and eat a great deal, as
well. My habit is to eat extra‐spicy food. So, the description given in the first 2 padas is
partially applicable on me. In addition, I have to wear spectacles for weak eyesight. My left
eye is especially weak. Salutations to Ravana!

Ketu in Rohini

First Pada
v Ketu in the first pada of Rohini signifies a native who earns his livelihood far away from
his birthplace. Much of the time, he will also depend on others to give him food. He will
only live 65 years. He may be dumb or blind.

Second Pada
v The native will have a short lifespan if Ketu is placed in second pada of Rohini. If Jupiter
has an aspect on Meena (Pisces) or the Moon, the native will not live beyond 20‐25 years.
His body and eyesight will be weak from childhood. Such a native may be handicapped
or a leper.

Third Pada
v Ketu’s placement in the third pada indicates one who is a professor, monk, or priest. The
native will have a large family and spend a happy life up to age 30. After this age, his
struggles begin, as he will face difficulties in marriage as well as an incurable disease.

Fourth Pada
v Ketu occupying the fourth pada indicates one who is a philosopher of science and master
of Vedic shastras. He may be inclined toward occult studies, including Mantra Shastra.
He may be well versed in Ayurveda or traditional medical therapies. He may experience
defects like stammering, dumbness, or blindness.

Publisher’s Note:
Ravana Samhita has thus linked all padas of Ketu in Rohini with health issues and/or vision
disturbances, including blindness.

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Chart: Cassatt, Mary Stevenson

American artist of the Impressionist school, Cassatt (pronounced ca‐SAHT) often created
images of the social and private lives of women, with particular emphasis on the intimate
bonds between mothers and children. An invalid in her later years, she was almost blind
after 1910. She died on 6/14/1926 in Le Mesniel‐Theribus, France. Note that Ketu is in the
fourth pada of Rohini.
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Similarly, the author James Joyce suffered from poor eyesight all of his life. He wrote in
large script and still had difficulty reading his own writing. By 1930, he had undergone
almost 25 ophthalmic operations. Born February 2, 1882, at 6.24 am in Dublin, Ireland,
Joyce’s chart shows a 13‐degree Sagittarius Ascendant with Ketu in the second pada of Rohini

Certainly, one or two case studies do not prove anything. Researchers in astrology should
collect more data and test it vigorously for a reliable dictum to emerge. The intention of this
article is not to prove dictums but to translate Ravana Samhita for English reading audiences,
demonstrating its accuracy with a few examples. We hope that this work stimulates further
interest and research into the nakshatra padas.

2
James Joyce was an Irish writer, novelist and polylingual wordsmith, an intellectual literary genius
who developed an original style and revolutionized the plot and character of fiction.

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